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adjective \ ˈrü-mē , ˈru̇- \

Definition of roomy

roomier; roomiest

1 :having ample room :spacious

2 of a female mammal :having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding

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roominess

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a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside

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For something more down to earth, there is Lotus Belle’s new Air Beam Bud ($1,200), an inflatable glamping tent that is roomy enough to fit a queen-size bed.

— stephanie rosenbloom, New York Times, "Camping Today: Goodbye Pup Tent; Hello Wi-Fi," 21 Aug. 2017
Look for an autographed Reggie White jersey and other Packers collectibles near the roomy, semicircular bar.

— mary bergin, chicagotribune.com, "Dig in to the supper club tradition on your way to Green Bay," 4 Aug. 2017
Sedan sales continue to lag, as low gas prices are causing Americans to flock to roomy SUVs, analysts quoted by the Los Angeles Times said.

— william thornton, AL.com, "Honda beats July projections as auto sales slump nationally," 2 Aug. 2017
Diners can stay below in the roomy salon, though most take plates back up top in the waning sunlight that is just about the same color now as the Vienna Lager that Kemper and Michael Toomes, operations manager for the brewery, are serving up.

— brian j. cantwell, The Seattle Times, "Taste some ales while you take a sail on classic schooner Zodiac on Bellingham Bay," 19 July 2017
Chevrolet moves its popular Equinox compact crossover into its next generation for 2018, with a roomier interior, lots of new technology and – coming soon –

— g. chambers williams iii, star-telegram, "Next-generation Chevy Equinox crossover now on sale, with prices starting at $23,580," 14 July 2017
Example: Do not leave a security checkpoint, or your seat by the boarding gate, without stuffing your phone and charger cord into a roomy pocket.

— rick seaney, Fox News, "Get through the airport as quickly as possible: 5 expert tips," 14 July 2017
The pair of tactical pants that Tilit gave me to try out are roomy but structured, with a plethora of pockets and little details like reinforced knees that set them apart from the average cargo pant.

— miles raymer, Esquire, "These Clothes Were Designed for Chefs, but They're Cool Enough for Everyone," 12 July 2017
The high energy and cacophonous, somewhat snug, nature of LouVino’s Highlands outpost is traded in for roomy, wing back chairs and wide booths of the Middletown location.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "LouVino Douglass Hills is good, but not living up to full potential | Review," 12 July 2017

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roomy Synonyms

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ample, capacious, commodious, spacious

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confined, cramped, incommodious, limited, narrow, restricted; small, snug, tight, tiny

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Definition of roomy for English Language Learners

: having plenty of space or room

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adjective \ ˈrü-mē , ˈru̇- \

Definition of roomy for Students

roomier; roomiest

:spacious

The house has roomy closets.

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roominess

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